Yankum' Outta' The Snow!!! Another RoTator Triple Play!!!

Even more work in the Polar Vortex from February 2021. Today was all about semis and uncleared parking lots covered with snow and ice. Some jobs were easy, while some...not so much. But we still have a good time and treat our customers with respect and have a smile on our face. Please SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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[@barbsteward5166]

When’s the ship was stuck in the Suez, they needed Ron and the Tator!

[@wheelitzr2]

Ron is the first person I thought of when I heard the ship was stuck.

[@65adventures63]

🤣

[@bruceraggett4506]

Had the same thought. The 'mighty' Tator!

[@TheGamingmidnightsun]

Ron is the irl thunderbirds I mean the cartoon version.

[@benjaminacosta2582]

I agree! Totally!!!

[@kindwolf9949]

"I'd like to borrow that, permanently." Same, man, same! lol

[@georgeklipfel906]

Honestly if it goes missing I bet none of uswould ever say hey go look at Ron he said he wanted it😂😂😂

[@JohnDoe-xk8iy]

It’s patient men like this that built America. A great teacher and hard worker.

[@chuwawa5]

Man tator is workin hard ! A maintenance video on tator would be very cool

[@Victor_Victory]

I’d love to see a video of him cleaning it

[@Newberntrains]

you know we all want that but ron stated before no videos from in the shop bays due to customers not wanting exposure of equipment taken apart and knowing how shops work theres gonna always be a truck torn apart getting work done

[@lioneljonathan2737]

Hey there I'm a retired trucker in South Africa/Cape Town.brother i simply love your show.you have the nicest manners and i wish for you and your company Gods richest blessings.stay safe and take care.a blessed day to you and your fam and crew.🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@GeorgeZ213]

@@Victor_Victory a little late, but Ron does have a video of him respooling one of the main winch cables.

[@UnionPacificFan]

Its like watching Matts Off Road Recovery on a larger scale!

[@alexsgocart]

Yup, I just finished watching Matt's new video, and now I'm catching up on Ron's Videos! Love it when they both post new videos.

[@KevinBenecke]

He's my other favorite channel.

[@rustynail2205]

Especially with the Tow ropes.

[@sherrycordova1491]

Yeah I bought a yankum rope from Matt 2 years ago!

[@b61mack56]

I have never seen in all the years I've been watching the rotator that dirty. That goes to show how hard Ron was working the last couple of days.

[@lpburks8834]

OMG watching you work so hard in that snow brought back memories of our life on east coast were in our mid 70's and moved to California for better health from our arthritis and asthma. God Bless you and your family.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Another great Ron Pratt video! Many people with no experience don't understand just how easy it is to stick a big truck, especially when empty. 4 out of my 5 tractors have full lockers and they all have open shoulder drive tires. The one that only has a power divider is the first tractor that I bought (used) back in 1999. Full lockers aren't a cheap option and, yes, open shoulder tires do tend to wear a bit faster on O.T.R. tractors but, the extra money spent initially becomes money in the bank if you avoid having to call for a winch out a couple times. As always, be safe and God bless you, your crew and your equipment!

[@18robsmith]

Three good drivers there - they realised the go had gone and nothing they would do (apart from waiting for the thaw) would get the go back again so they called you to give them a bit of go to get them going

[@MrProach2]

I love the innate courtesy & politeness that Ron shows, as has everyone else I've met in the south. Rob from UK

[@MGower4465]

Missouri isn't the south, sir. Its Midwest.

[@MikeCookMusic]

The waving goodbye and smiling... at the end... got me laughing... no offense... LOL

[@dorothyford6616]

LOL...smile and wave, smile and wave!!😉

[@13BGunBunny]

"Mater needs sunglasses" I got a good chuckle from that. :-D

[@utubota5522]

I enjoy this channel: interesting material, and you are always polite to others. It is rare that I find a channel that doesn't use profanity or need to put someone down. Thanks

[@BADDWOLF1]

Ron - I really like that phrase “progress not perfection” I’m going to use that.

[@zundapp8229]

Ron, your commitment in coming to the rescue of stranded drivers,whatever the weather conditions , time, or type of vehicles involved, etc is commendable. I never fail to be impressed by your good nature and cheerfulness in all situations. Your recent vids showing some really extreme weather conditions and you and your Tator in action, says it all. Keep warm and safe.Very best Wishes Roy W. Nantwich UK.

[@cindykeller9668]

You don’t like your sample of Alaska winter? That first guy needs a set of Alaska tire chains

[@charlesb4267]

You got me curious so I will ask the question as to what you term as an Alaskan style tire chains ( I have a suspicion of what you are referring to ) as indeed he needed help to get out of his own way !

[@jennyoreilly5980]

A Tip if I can. Warn people NOT to over run your Yankum when they are in control of their vehicle. Love your videos, keep them coming.

[@stoneygirl77]

You are one very popular guy, Ron. Especially when it comes to snow! Great jobs!

[@ereid6169]

Good Friday RP , after two weeks of beautiful spring weather we get a cpl days of back to freezing temps and blowing snow on April 1. Todays forecast sunny and 70. Go figure GB Pratt Fam.

[@grimsoul0]

It snow here like crazy, but just lasted about 45 minutes and quit. Then it cleared up and the sun came out. It was like mother nature was saying April fools.

[@Rags722]

First saw them using a Yankum Rope on "Matt's Off Road Recovery" They are GREAT for a hard yank as they stretch on the initial yank and then kinetic energy adds to the total pull. Just don't let the towed vehicle run over the rope. In fact Matt always tells them to keep tension on the rope to be sure it does not get damaged by being trapped under a tire. Stay safe Ron. Riding season is just around the corner.

[@RonPratt]

We've been on the bike a couple times. May get it out later today for a short ride. It's suppose to be close to 70!!! Keep the rubber side down. God bless.

[@syddiesel8420]

Excellent winch outs Mr Ron Stay safe Thanks for sharing my friend 🚚🙂

[@timbowhite3215]

Good Morning My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family & Staff Today & Yes I'll Be Praying For The People That Was In This Automobile Accident

[@aryonllewellyn]

As always, stay safe Ron and all who work at Midwest Truck, along with all those who keep our roads clear. Keep up the good work.

[@danachappell3861]

Nothing more fun than trying to embarrass your buddy when they get stuck. lol!!! That was funny when you hit the Q and yelled Emergency!!! Your buddy Matt seems to be very chill about things. Thank you for posting this video and showing us the problems you face in the late winter/ early spring. God bless and lots of polar bear hugs headed out for you and your family and crew.

[@jeffreymurdock8366]

Love those yankum ropes. I've seen them used a lot. Works just like a super heavy duty bungee cord.

[@chrisardern4594]

Hi Ron the one thing you definitely do not need in your life is a gym membership each one of your rescues is a total bad ass workout. Stay safe mate.

[@RonPratt]

You know, even though I do this for a living....I feel better when I exercise at the gym. Lord knows I need to get back there. Thank you for watching and God bless!

[@kristinamerrell3415]

Ron pratt Rotator play is fun love the air horn and the Q siren please stay safe and happy Easter and God bless

[@Drebo1971]

Watching this now with 55 degrees and sunshine outside makes me glad it is over for now! Glad you all made it to the scene and home in one piece!

[@janethoover5665]

God bless you for your videos. My husband sure enjoy your videos. You and your crew does amazing job. I know your job is very dangerous. Please take care.

[@darknut9696]

Alternate title: Ron and Co. goes fishing in the snow for trucks

[@dorothyford6616]

DARKNUT96, And this is unusual?LOL

[@gorillaau]

Ice fishing?

[@gorillaau]

@@dorothyford6616 Usually Ron is usually finds a watercourse to mess with.

[@Budfundi]

Hey Ron; I laughed my butt off when you said, "no thanks, you can keep it" to the 4" of in-bound snow. I live about 40 miles south of the Canadian border, in northern Maine, and 4' of snow is "a dusting". Enjoy your dusting...lmao!

[@bigdteakettle8989]

I appreciate the respect you show to everyone. My boys were taught respect growing up and they still practice respect in their adult lives. This kind of respect is very common in our rural communities in the Texas panhandle because a lot of our schools teach the kids respect also.

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

The farmers around there must love this moisture before preparing the ground for crops. It may be tiring but this is better than an office job any day. Morning/day pull outs have to be better than midnight pull outs, unless you’ve been up for two or three days straight. Much better to get paid to work out then paying to work out.

[@susanowens6393]

You are amazing Ron. No job you can't do, that's why I love watching your videos.

[@texasfire3019]

Really feel your struggle Ron. Winter Storm Uri here in Texas wreaked unforeseen havoc. Its thanks to valiant hard workers like yourself that we were all safe.

[@Samanthareneeheart10]

You and Tator are getting a work out. Lol. Its always nice when a driver knows their truck & follows what you tell em. Also nice to meet old friends. Just not in these cermstances at least it was only a pull out & not a wreck where you can have a good time at each others experience lol. Winter is where a tow person makes their $

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice recovery Roy. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work Roy Tow On. Keep Making. God Bless.

[@merlebyu1]

Like the camera angle from the rear of the "tator"

[@terryroths4254]

Aaah snow ya gotta love it... nope thats why at 60 years old I moved to Texas from Wisconsin. 👍👍🤠

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

Yah, but when YOU get stuck, you can either lift the drives off the ground with the outriggers and throw salt under them, or you can swing the boom over the cab and grab something handy to yank yourself out...Assuming of course, there's something handy TO grab...

[@GeorgeZ213]

3 weeks ago we got 14-16 inches of snow in one night. Very unusual for us. Haven't seen snow like that in 20+ years. The street sides and sidewalks/curb cuts in many areas still have 7-10 inches that has still not melted.

[@mfc4591]

Easter greetings to you and the family Mr Pratt.

[@shanemadden1907]

You can send some of that snow up my way. Southern Ontario doesn't have any and I run plow in the winter, so I need it.

[@davidjones8680]

Time for lunch with Mr Ron.

[@Ferrett100]

Ron, as always, a pleasure to watch your videos, your polite and patience nature, taking your time to explain what you are going to do and why. With all the snow and ice, you have been working through I have only seen one thing missing................the infamous "Pratt fall!" As you say keep safe and I look forward to the next video.

[@geraldheitman7687]

Ron it's always a pleasure watching a professional at work..keep safe... God Bless!

[@MrBensak]

Here in Norway the law tells us to bring at least 5 snow chains on a tractor and trailer combination. And it takes about 10 minutes to put on a pair of chains. We have a system called OnSpot which is a atomatic chain system you can have permanently mounted on your truck.

[@keithbennett5519]

that's when you know the Tator been working hard when it's dirty, but anyways another amazing job may god bless and project you too Ron

[@omniryx1]

Ron, it is always entertaining and educational to watch you work. Your concern for safety is particularly admirable. It occurs to me that you and some of your crew could pick up a little extra income teaching people (not these gentlemen) how to drive in winter because some obviously don't have a clue. God help them if they came up here to Syracuse. Be safe!

[@mahmodhamad1027]

Great job as always Mr. Ron, stay safe and Godbless

[@DouglasLJr]

Loved the ending lol Stay safe, looks like that was a long day.

[@JohnHallgren]

It was because of your comment that I saw the final salute...

[@DarkVoidIII]

@@JohnHallgren Ron's been putting quite a few Easter Eggs like that on the end of his videos recently.

[@rayh21]

Happy Easter to You and Your Family Ron...! You have no idea how much if an incredible inspiration YOU are to so many of us... and I'd like to personally say Thank You VERY MUCH...!!

[@ezeshortbus]

Good morning Mr. Ron love your videos my morning coffee show lol stay safe and Godbless

[@brian12171]

It’s Friday, fun day with Ron Pratt. Your wave and smile at the camera at the end, made me laugh. Made dreary day a lot brighter. Laughter truly is good medicine. Stay safe, stay healthy, and God bless.

[@russellkitson4518]

Hi Ron, a blessed Easter to you and your loved ones.

[@richarddriggers9791]

Nobody would want to miss a Tator Triple Play. Get the popcorn and the root beer!

[@Dust76tr]

It was really thoughtful of Matt to not run over your yankum when he’d got a bit of momentum and you were sliding. I was also surprised how long it took the Q to spool down after you’d only run it for a second or so

[@tedmoss]

Reminds me of the time back in 1965, an airman friend and I pulled 10 stuck cars back on the road in North Carolina. We were driving from Sumter, South Carolina to Goldsboro, NC when it started to snow, (less than 6 inches) I was driving my 1954 Ford and had a piece of parachute harness and a knife to cut the knots after the pull.No chains, just technique.

[@danyoung5346]

Breathing heavy, NO WORRIES I did too and I was in my 20's people realize the weight on cables.... Be safe my friend!!!!!

[@mikefollan2753]

Hi Ron thoughts and prayers to all who keep the 🇺🇸 streets safe

[@Carsandrandomstuff]

When ever u get to do it I think we would all love a video of u washing it

[@user-ng3ww2dd2q]

The awesome smiles and wave at the end were awesome! :-) I hope you got some sleep, Ron. Stay safe.

[@doelke9542]

I truly enjoy your videos ..... even in a ruff spot you are still uplifting.

[@ukillme]

Love to see people help out when they can GREAT job Ron !!!!! God bless

[@cleverusername6233]

Thanks for all the uploads over the years, love these types of vids. Always learn something.

[@BulletNoseBetty]

I can just imagine how long it would take to give Tator a proper bath.

[@jonathanbair523]

Shouldn't take that long with a power washer wond. Maybe half a hour... Just a shot in the dark.

[@marek7954]

🖐😊Hello ....👏to the crew of Ron.widac, winter has come back and it is not letting go, you have a lot of towing work again, greetings to the crew from eastern Poland, we have spring all over it, even warm 👍👍👍👌👍👍👍😉🖐

[@tomgarner553]

Just a tip to the new drivers that are watching this video. From a old used up driver. When you’re driving on the interstate, even when 100% snow pack your tires warm up. What gets you stuck in parking lots more times than not is the warm tires melting the snow pack then as you sleep your tires cool down and you get frozen in. To eliminate this BACK Into a parking spot , then don’t go to bed,, after being parked for about 20 minutes pull forward about 6 feet. Set for another 20 minutes. Then back up about 3 feet. Then set for another 20 minutes and back up the remaining 3 feet. This allows your tires to cool down. Set breaks on TRACTOR ONLY and go to bed. You won’t melt down into the snow and re freeze while you sleep resulting in you being frozen in in the morning. Just a word of advice for those willing to accept. Sorry Ron if this loses you business but keeping freight moving and appointment times met is the name of our game. On a side note. Ron Pratt is one of the best tow truck operators I’ve ever seen in my 25 years of trucking.

[@jamesalinio5277]

Good afternoon Mr Pratt, nice easy pull outs, if I do say, love it, be safe out there God bless

[@sylvia912]

Always love your videos! Thank you for your time and please please be safe from covid.

[@markreetz1001]

Glad to see the Yankem rope being used. I see what you mean about where and when you use it. Great video Ron. Enjoyable as usual.

[@davidgriffith618]

Ron, Not to rub salt in a wound, Central Virginia, has blooming trees. Though this is normal, the temperatures are not normal, cold and cloudy. When the peepers arrive, 3 weeks or so, that will be my Spring. Sir, I just finished a round of convoys. Out of 300 trucks and trailers, only 3 had your horn sound. They were shiny, new ---beautiful. What bothered me, was an oil leak line from them. You see a clean curve from the parking lot turn black, eventually. Thanks again for your program. I truly am sorry about your storms. I have in-laws near Omaha, NE. Same weather as you. Winter 1970-71, I drove in this type weather in Fremont. First and last storm. Turned into a hermit. Sending a grandma's hug. Judy.

[@mlgauss60435]

This is just fascinating for me to watch! Great work you do!

[@BF-qt2wp]

Nice video and keep up with the great work and be safe out there.

[@tuxokc]

Come winter you need to mount a garden hose spool for the Yankum rope. Maybe dangle the spool off one of the D-hooks on the back for a quick release when you need to rig something on the back end.

[@handymansteve]

do like the fire guys go, attach 1 end to a d-ring, lay the rest up in the deck area with the other end laying just within reach... get to job, grab the free end and pull off like fire hose

[@coltsjason]

That remote has to have paid for itself many times over

[@kens.3729]

Congratulations Ron on Reaching the 400k Subscribers. You Prove that Hard Work Pays Off. 👍

[@vturner6626]

BEEN THERE DAY AFTER DAY ..THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS I LOST DAYS AND TIME.. WORK/PEOPLE COMES FIRST AND WE WILL CATCH UP SOONER OR LATER ON THE NEEDED REST & .RECOUP AND REGROUP.....GOOD BLESS ALL FIRST RESPONDER ...STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

[@roboftherock]

8:00 - "Tator needs a bath." At least there's no sign of the local smart-asses writing notes in the grime to remind you. Stay safe.

[@lockedin60]

Every time I hear your "Theme Song" I hear something new that I hadn't notice before.

[@rickhubbard7342]

Easter Greetings to all that had to work in all those winter blasts. I hope by now things are much easier for you all

[@judil3294]

26:23 When I lived in northern Canada a hundred years ago there was a sawmill accident because of no special lockout on the huge saws and a newbee turned on the giant saws when a man was down inside working. Amazingly he was able to hold himself rigid until they quickly got stopped again. the saws cut through his belt and the backs of his boots but he was uninjured. He sure wanted to throttle that newbee though.

[@jonesjames89]

Was thinking when you said more snow. Got me thinking “ but wait there’s MORE”

[@MegaPanda1234]

I was out for 30 hours here in BC Canada. Was a good day for both of us on the Tator. Bot always nice to be home safe and sound.

[@kamoonrathewolfgod9189]

I enjoyed the 3 in a row videos and loved the smiles at the end. Don't worry, summer is coming.

[@mackboss2189]

I liked the split-screen view. Do it more often. Good job as usual. Stay safe.

[@edewaal97]

Nice little 3 in 1. Love it! double surprise thinking it was over, but not yet.

[@bigbear5510]

Great video Ron! It makes things so much easier when you have experienced drivers that you don't have to tell them every little thing they need to do to help when making a pull. Hook a tanker to that black Pete and it would look like the Rubber Duck rollin' down the road. LOL Stay safe and healthy out there! Spoke to ya later, I'll be 10-10 on the side.😎

[@bobbaer869]

Good morning Ron great video. Be safe out there. Spring was here and it's cold again here in Saint Thomas, Pa

[@briandusatko2302]

Good Morning from Holdrege, NE. Keep up the good work and be safe out there.

[@willarddunn8552]

When I lived in Iowa back the early 60's. the freight company a block from my home had sand tubes in front the drive wheels to dump sand for traction. also V belts between the tandems.

[@roydavis2242]

I worked at a warehouse and they used a Bobcat to scoop up snow behind the stuck trucks to give them something to grip then used the "Yard Tractor" to pull them out. Living in NE Ohio we are use to snow. On the plus side, friends that do snow plowing said they've had a record profit year.

[@69virgin1966]

Another great video as usual. I really have to agree with you that Tator needs a bath. This is the dirtiest I have ever seen it. Many thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has got to work in that mess! Keep the great videos coming 👍. Thanks for sharing and God bless

[@jr6381]

Ron I always enjoy your videos and hard work. Thank You

[@Glansen-by3hh]

hi from sweden i really like your videos

[@farmer87yj]

love seeing tator actually pull something using that pete power

[@jamesswanson6410]

As always good job and God bless you and your family be safe

[@parapluie6228]

Ron, would it be possible to place a date/time stamp on your videos? I think it would help your viewers a lot to have that information.

[@jrhendershot1936]

We don't need any of the Alaska weather they can keep it up there great videos thank you be careful walking on the slick surfaces and God bless

[@adrianowen2132]

loved the way you put 3 into one vlog great video Ron stay safe out there